Charles Mingus

Born: 1922-04-22

Charles Mingus Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) was an American jazz double bassist, pianist, composer, and bandleader. A major proponent of collective improvisation, he is considered to be one of the greatest jazz musicians and composers in history, with a career spanning three decades and collaborations with other jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Herbie Hancock.

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All Night Long

as Himself - Bass
Released: 1962-02-06

Over the course of one eventful evening, the anniversary celebration of the musical and romantic...

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Billie

as self
Released: 2020-09-30

‘Lady Day’ was one of the greatest jazz vocalists the world ever heard. In 1971, journalist...

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Mingus in Greenwich Village

as Himself
Released: 2005-03-24

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Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog

as Himself (archive footage)
Released: 2004-10-24

Don McGlynn's uncompromising and soulful documentary look at the tumultuous life of musician and...

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Jazz Icons: Charles Mingus Live in '64

as himself
Released: 2007-09-01

Charles Mingus showcases three exceptional concerts performed in April 1964 featuring his most...

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You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You

as uncredited
Released: 1964-12-31

Description by D.A Pennebaker: "This movie is something of a mystery. Timothy Leary was getting...

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Mingus: Charlie Mingus 1968

as Himself
Released: 1968-04-02

A close-up of bass player and composer Charlie Mingus as he and his five-year-old daughter await...

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Jazz Legends: Charles Mingus & Eric Dolphy - 1964

as contrebasse
Released: 2022-03-02

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Charles Mingus: Live at Montreux 1975

as Himself
Released: 1975-07-24

Charles Mingus was one of the greatest jazz bassists of all time, but most of all he was an...

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Charles Mingus Quintet - Live in Berlin 1972

as uncredited
Released: 2008-01-01

Joe Gardner, trumpet; Hamiet Bluiett, baritone sax & clarinet; John Foster, piano; Charles...

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Charles Mingus: Epitaph

as uncredited
Released: 2009-04-28

Conductor Gunther Schuller leads 30 renowned musicians in this spectacular world-premiere...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...

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Jazz

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2001-01-09

Jazz is a ten part series that explores the evolution – and the genius – of America’s greatest...

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